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Carroll commissioners OK wind turbine use

Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The Carroll County commissioners unanimously voted yesterday to allow the installation of small wind turbines.

Court upholds conviction of Carroll Co. farmer

Thu, 1 May 2008 09:49:00 -0400

Man accused of leaving animal carcasses on property, neglecting others

An intermediate appellate court has upheld the conviction of a Carroll County farmer accused of leaving animal carcasses on his property and neglecting other animals, the Carroll County Times reported.

Police charge man in Carroll robbery

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

A Westminster man has been arrested and charged in the armed robbery of a Carroll County convenience store, state police said.

Parents, kids learn together

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Parents as Teachers fosters development for Carroll families

Courtney Hundertmark, (right) a parent educator, works with Carly Snider and her son Collin through Parents as Teachers, an internationally used program that aims to foster early childhood development and show parents the crucial role they play during that period.

Bank officer admits theft

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

An executive from Finksburg pleaded guilty yesterday to the theft of more than $38,000 from his employer, a bank that buys and sells loans from small community banks.

Lean budget proposal unveiled in Carroll

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Commissioners note 'little flexibility'

Noting "slim margins" and "little flexibility" in an uncertain economy, the Carroll County commissioners unveiled a lean budget plan for the coming fiscal year intended to address cuts in state and federal funding, as well as rising fuel and utility costs.

Westminster amputee back in the saddle, preparing for horse race

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

In order to get back into the saddle, horseback rider Kathy Bowie made the stunning decision to have her leg amputated

When Kathy Bowie (pictured) met with specialists at Mercy Medical Center, they said they could fuse her arthritic ankle into place, vastly limiting her ability to ride horses, or amputate below the knee. The Westminster resident chose amputation, and is now preparing with her husband for a horse race in New Mexico.

Man sought in Westminster holdup

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Maryland State Police are seeking a suspect in an armed robbery at a Westminster High's Dairy Store.

Carroll votes on waste facility

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The Carroll County commissioners voted to take the next step toward participating in a regional waste-to-energy facility, responding to an invitation from their counterparts in Frederick.